Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt in Lucknow Over NEET-UG Paper Leak
Students and opposition parties in Lucknow protested against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and other student issues.
They demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Protesters marched from various locations, including Lucknow University, and were eventually taken into custody.
They raised slogans and demands for accessible and equitable education, fee reductions, and protection of democratic rights on campuses.
The protests were organized by various student groups and political parties, including the All India Students' Association (AISA), Samajwadi Party, and Congress.
Protests erupted in Lucknow over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and student issues.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the NTA.
Students marched from Lucknow University and other locations, raising demands for accessible and equitable education.
Police stopped the protests at Parivartan Chowk, leading to brief confrontations and the eventual custody of protesters.
Protesters also raised slogans in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and opposed efforts to end his hunger strike.
- Who
- Students, opposition leaders, party workers, and activists
- What
- Protests over NEET-UG paper leak and student issues
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Lucknow
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, dissolution of NTA, and resolution of student issues
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak and other student issues.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the demands for Pradhan's resignation.
Dissolution of NTA
Protesters
Protesters call for the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the demands for the dissolution of the NTA.
- Location
- Lucknow
- Date
- Monday
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, dissolution of NTA, resolution of student issues
- Protest Locations
- GPO Park, Lucknow University, Shaheed Smarak, Parivartan Chowk
- Key Figures
- Mahendra Yadav, Anil Yadav, Sudhanshu Bajpai, Kanchi Singh, Savita Gautam, Shubham Kharwar